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CHELTENHAM REWIND | David Bass and Imperial Aura lands the Listed Novices’ Handicap Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival
On David Bass’ 33rd birthday, we take a look back at his latest Cheltenham Festival victory with Imperial Aura
On David Bass’ 33rd birthday, we take a look back at his latest Cheltenham Festival victory with Imperial Aura
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Trained by Kim Bailey, the gelding had shown promise since switching to the larger obstacles in the 2019/20 season and had finished second twice at Cheltenham over the winter before targeting the Listed contest on the first day of the Festival.
Tracking the leaders throughout, the then seven-year-old pushed into second at the ninth fence and began to put pressure on the leading Precious Cargo.
The son of Kalanisi pushed in front at two out and pushed on from his rivals in the run-in, charging away from the challenging Galvin to win by three and a quarter lengths.
It also gave Kim Bailey his first Festival success in five years, with Bass picking up his third career success at the four-day meeting.
Imperial Aura was pulled up in the Ryanair Chase this season, but the gelding could well bounce back this term and is a current 50/1 shot for the Gold Cup.
Reece Charlton is a Content Writer at Low6 that specializes in horse racing. He is an avid hunter of value in the racing world, picking out longshots six days a week across the National Hunt and Flat cards on offer across the UK and Ireland. He keeps punters and race fans in the know with his racing expertise with previews and value picks for all the big cards and meetings.
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